{"id":75394,"date":"2024-07-26T16:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T23:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityofpetaluma.org\/?p=75394"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T23:22:04","slug":"community-update-for-july-26-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cityofpetaluma.org\/community-update-for-july-26-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Update for July 26, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

HAGA CLIC AQU\u00cd PARA ESPA\u00d1OL<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Hello, Petaluma \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got some welcome cooler temperatures headed our way this weekend! Not only that, but August is just days away. We hope you are making the most of our beloved summer season, taking in all the exciting events our community has to offer as we make the most of the longer daylight hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s issue of our Community Update, we will be sharing the latest episode of our One Petaluma podcast which focuses on how we are working to create safer streets (and fewer potholes). We\u2019ll also share information on how to irrigate efficiently this summer, new water meter technology that will be rolled out in the coming months, updates on the D Street Traffic Calming Pilot Project, upcoming events, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

Please enjoy and share with your friends. We\u2019ll catch you back here in a couple of weeks!<\/span><\/p>\n

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CITY OPPOSES MEASURE J<\/b><\/h3>\n

At the Monday, July 15, Council meeting, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution affirming support for Petaluma\u2019s farms and agricultural businesses and opposing Measure J.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Measure J is a bill that will appear on the November 2024 ballot that is designed to ban Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) of any size in Sonoma County. It was initiated by a Berkeley-based group called Direct Action Everywhere.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The City opposes Measure J, both because of Sonoma County\u2019s deep and rich agricultural heritage, and because of the crucial role farming and agriculture still play in our economy and our daily lives. The City also disagrees with claims that the measure would protect animal welfare, small family farms, or the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the full text of the Resolution approved at the July 15, 2024, City Council Meeting, and the supporting documents including the staff report and the Sonoma County Economic Development Analysis on the potential impacts of Measure J, by clicking<\/span> HERE<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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D STREET PILOT PROJECT TO MOVE FORWARD\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

On April 8, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a pilot project on D Street to slow traffic, create safer conditions, and encourage walking, bicycling, and safe driving on this busy corridor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the features on D Street from Petaluma Boulevard South to Windsor Drive will include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n